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Wake Forest Christian Church
(Disciples of Christ)
We welcome everyone!
We think with our heart and our mind
Love is our creed
We honor all paths to the holy
Disciples Open and Affirming Church
Disciples Certified Green Chalice Congregation
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Our Journey, December 2, 2022
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Worship
Masks are optional.
Communion may be taken in your seat, or you may come to the front and take communion by intinction.
10:30 a.m. Worship
J. David Griffin, D.Min.
Scripture: Isaiah 11:1-10
"The Garden of Eden Revisited"
Worship Leader: Julia Wheeler
Music Director: Marisa Chilton
Pianist: Cheryl Crews
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An Advent Poem
Again, we walk midst bare branches
clacking in an icy wind,
hoping for the first glimpse of cherished wonder -
for sunrise on a dark, still solstice,
for a beam to follow in the thickets of our lives,
for the hidden within us to be light to others.
In ancient Hope, we wait.
A. Whyte
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Roxy and Melodie light the
Hope candle
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Christmas Benevolence
Angel Tree
We will again be giving assistance to our Olive Branch family and will also take donations toward a community project, this year Tri Area Ministry Food Pantry as the number of food insecure in our community continues to increase.
We have a wish list with some gift items for Shalani and will also give them a check to help with bills. Most of the financial contributions will go to Tri-Area. If you like, you may designate how to apportion your contribution.
Designate donations to our Angel Tree. We will need contributions to our family by December 18.
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Lori will put some tags with wish list items on the table near the name tags.
If you get something from the attached wish list here, let Lori know so we can avoid duplicates.
The links aren't working on the attached document, so you will need to copy and paste.
Email Lori
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This Sunday, December 4
Ensemble Rehearsal
11:45
Sunday, December 11
Short Congregational Dialog
following worship
to vote on 2023 Admin Council
Ensemble rehearsal at noon
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We have a busy week coming up as we enter the Advent season. Come and visit us on the Historic Home Tour tomorrow, December 3, and then return on Sunday for our Advent Evensong. | |
Wake Forest Historic Homes Tour
December 3, 1:00 - 7:00
Tomorrow!
Our church will once again be on the Historic Homes Tour. We hope to see you tomorrow as we open our beautiful church to the community.
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Invite a friend to our
Advent Evensong
If you are on Facebook, go to our Evensong event page. There is a button there to invite others.
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Christmas Caroling
December 10 at 6:30 p.m.
Wake Forest Historical Museum parking lot
414 N Main St, Wake Forest, NC
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Please join us in Christmas caroling on Saturday, December 10. Meet in the Wake Forest Historical Museum parking lot at 6:30. We will sing door-to-door on North Main Street in the historic district for about an hour, then return to the fellowship hall for refreshments. Walking is expected to be about one mile total. No musical talent required, just festivity and good cheer! Please contact Marisa if you would like to join, so we can ensure enough music and food. | | | | |
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Coming in January 2023
How to Be Who You Want to Be
Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall
Begins January 4
Dr. Frank Green is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Director of The Charis Foundation in Wake Forest. He is a supporter of the ministry and mission of our church.
How to Be Who You Want to Be classes and discussion will focus upon personal well-being, dealing skillfully with difficult challenging relationships and situations, what is involved in developing such skills, anger, forgiveness, conflict resolution guidelines, and other related issues. We look forward to Frank’s insights, wisdom, and heart for people. The classes will begin on January 4th.
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Just for Fun Book Discussion Group
We have just finalized our 2023 book list. See what we will be reading and join us for as many as you are interested in.
The first Thursday of the month at 6:00 p.m.
Fellowship Hall. Contact Lori Hubbard
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Church Volunteer Opportunity
We would still like to have a couple of more people to put on our cleaning team. Would you help?
We are very fortunate to have volunteers performing tasks around the church which we would otherwise have to pay for outside help to do. This helps us to keep our operating costs as low as possible. One such task is cleaning.
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It involves a few hours of work a month doing basic cleaning duties - vacuuming, dusting, emptying trash....
Please contact Lori if you have questions
or are willing to serve.
Email Lori
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Centering Prayer
Thursdays at 4:00 p.m.
Fellowship Hall
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Give to
Wake Forest Christian Church
Mail to: WFCC, Attn: Treasurer
P.O. Box 147
Wake Forest, NC 27588
Or
Click on the link below to give online
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Ongoing Activities
at WFCC
Click below to see our schedule of events
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Green Chalice
The Green Chalice Team is made up of those who wish to live out their faith by caring for creation and also to help guide our church to being good stewards of God’s creation. Contact Loye Messina if you would like to be a part of the Green Chalice Team.
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Backyard composting
If you don't have your own compost bin, you are welcome to bring your compostable items to ours. It is located behind our fellowship hall beside the green dumpster.
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Recycle Center
By back door near kitchen
And inside kitchen at end of the counter
Disposable Razors and Blades
WFCC is a community drop off for disposable razor and blades - any brand.
Nike Reuse-A-Shoe
Drop off your old athletic shoes to be turned into outdoor surface in playgrounds and on tracks
Bags to Benches
Clean plastic - bags, wraps, shrink wrap, bubble mailers to be turned into outdoor furniture
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Wondering where to recycle something?
Go here and enter the item and your zip code.
Where can I recycle this??
Or this site which is specific to Wake Forest recycling
Wake Forest Waste Wizard
North Wake Household Hazardous Waste Drop-off Facility
9037 Deponie Dr
Raleigh, NC 27614
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We currently have an ample supply of noodles thanks to everyone's generous donations. We'll let you know when we need more. | |
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Children's Church
Join the Team
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Time commitment: about 45 minutes once a month, or every other month if we get a few more volunteers, and a little bit of planning.
We are also looking for substitutes to fill in on occasion.
What is involved: We have a simple outline to follow using David's children's time message as a starting point for discussion. There is plenty of time for a snack and free play. We encourage your creativity - garden, do crafts, be artistic, go out in nature!
What if you want to travel on your assigned Sunday? This happens regularly. Just switch with one of the other volunteers.
Please contact Nancy or Lori with questions.
Email Nancy
Email Lori
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Wake Forest Christian Church is a member of the Disciples LGBTQ Alliance, setting a place at the table for persons of all gender expressions and sexual orientations.
Learn more about the Disciples Alliance here
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Gender Pronouns Are Changing
Pronoun history is fluid
John McWhorter
New York Times Opinion Piece
shared with permission
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Crossbeams: News from
Alliance Q
LGBT Center of Raleigh
We are recognized by the LGBT Center as an Affirming Faith Group.
There are many opportunities to make a difference locally by volunteering with one of the Center's programs.
Volunteer with LGBT Center of Raleigh
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or "How to Take Important Steps in Becoming a Trans-Ally!"
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November Birthdays
16 Christine Ushino
18 Janis Matthews
23 Josiah Stevens
27 Steve Divens
27 Kevin Toth
29 Jaxon McDaniel
Let us know if we don't have your birthday so we can add it to our list.
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